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After a dominant victory in the first match, Team India now sets its sights on the second Test in Kanpur. Leading 1-0 in the series, Rohit Sharma's team aims to complete a 2-0 sweep against Bangladesh. Both Rohit and Virat Kohli are expected to deliver big innings, as they couldn't perform well in the previous Test.
Weather and Pitch Conditions:
There is a forecast of rain on the first and third days of the match, and the players will also have to deal with high humidity in Kanpur. The pitch here is made of black soil, which generally offers less bounce compared to Chennai. As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to slow down, making batting more challenging.
India on the Verge of 18th Consecutive Series Win:
In the first Test in Chennai, India's dominance was clear thanks to R. Ashwin's all-round performance, Shubman Gill's century in the second innings, and Rishabh Pant's century on his return. Although Bangladesh's pacers impressed early on, India showcased its strength at home, and now they have a chance to secure their 18th consecutive series win on home soil.
India's Record in Kanpur:
India has an excellent record in Kanpur, with seven wins, three losses, and 13 draws out of 23 matches played. Bangladesh has never won a Test match against India, and they will need an extraordinary effort to claim their first victory.
Possible Changes in the Indian Lineup:
Given that the Kanpur pitch tends to favor spinners, India may opt to play three spinners in the final XI. Kuldeep Yadav, playing on his home ground, might replace Akashdeep. If India looks to strengthen their batting, Axar Patel could be preferred over Kuldeep.
Ravindra Jadeja's Milestone:
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on the verge of a unique double of 300 wickets and 3,000 runs in Test cricket. Jadeja currently has 299 wickets and 3,122 runs in 73 Tests and could achieve this milestone faster than England’s Ian Botham, who accomplished it in 72 matches.
Bangladesh's Possible Changes:
Bangladesh's batting lineup struggled against India in the first Test, and changes may be in store for the Kanpur match. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam could replace pacer Nahid Rana. The availability of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remains uncertain, as he sustained a finger injury in the first Test, though coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has indicated that Shakib might be available.
Squad for the Kanpur Test:
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akashdeep, Yash Dayal.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Litton Das (Wicketkeeper), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed, Zakir Ali.
